Wednesday, January 13

Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Address
with Danielle Coke Balfour

Portrait of Danielle Coke Balfour

Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center, 12 p.m.
2026-27 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Speaker Series “Bold Leadershipâ€�

An artist, entrepreneur and author, Danielle Coke Balfour is the founder of Oh Happy Dani!, an illustration-based educational platform that uses visual storytelling to make complex ideas about racial justice and advocacy accessible to broad audiences. Her creative approach to “artivismâ€� combines design, storytelling and education to inspire individuals to take meaningful action in their own communities. She is the author of “A Heart on Fire: 100 Meditations on Loving Your Neighbors Wellâ€� and a companion workbook that encourages reflection and everyday advocacy. Through partnerships with major consumer brands and speaking engagements across the country, she promotes a message of hope, empathy and sustained engagement in social change. Admission: Tickets are $15 or free with valid Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ ID and available beginning November 30 at .Ìý·¡±ô´Ç²Ô’²õ Clear bag policy will be followed.


Saturday – Sunday, January 16-17
Tuesday – Thursday, January 19-21
Friday – Sunday, January 29-31

Department of Performing Arts presents “Stupid F##king Bird�

Artwork from the Stupid F##king Bird performance

Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts West
Jan. 16, 19, 20, 21, 29, 30 at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 16, 17, 30, 31 at 2 p.m.

Written by Aaron Posner | Directed by Julian Stetkevych

In this comic and angsty contemporary take on Anton Chekhov’s famous play “The Seagullâ€�, jokes hurt, artists are insufferable, and everyone is in love with someone who loves someone else. “Stupid F##king Birdâ€� irreverently tackles art, ambition and why we hurt those we care about most. It’s messy. It breaks the rules. It might break your heart. Come anyway! Admission: Tickets are $15 or free with valid Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ ID and available beginning January 4 at